Blandford1969

This guy has some really interesting stuff. I liked this one inside Riccarton Box, but which one? http://www.flickr.com/photos/52467480@N08/6446045033/in/set-72157628258873203 There are also some at Tweedmouth, but I will post them on the branch thread.

A few more images I came across while browsing http://www.flickr.co.../in/photostream West Moors http://www.flickr.co.../in/photostream Wimborne http://www.flickr.co.../in/photostream Wimborne again http://www.flickr.co.../in/photostream http://www.flickr.co.../in/photostream all Wimborne

Hi All, Not sure if you have seen this, however Ernie has been adding to his Flickr pages and has added this one of Fordingbridge from my collection. http://www.flickr.com/photos/irishswissernie/6563792241/in/photostream

Stunning work, really look forward to seeing the layout when finished.

Definatley a silvertown,

Thanks for the links , what a fantastic set

In 1953 it was reported a Q ran up to Bath on the 9.28 ex Poole (later it was the 8.10 freight) and returned with the 9.53am from Bath, which would be the one you mentioned. From memory 30541 worked a Bournemouth West Bath and return in December 1962 which is captured on video at Blandford Forum.

No worries, I have done a separate thread with more details for you.

RTJ asked what coaches ran on the S&D from nationalisation to closure in the topic to do with locos on the S&D. Bearing in mind the variety of stock and unusualhowever it seams appropriate for a thread of its own. I have started it off, however can others add other coaches and numbers. For example when ex GC, L&Y and LNWR stock ran over the line and what it was. Local trains from Bath to Bristol - usually a GW B set or midland 2 set, The 7.01 departure had either a Maunsell or Bullied 3 set to get a set of coaches to Bristol for the 9.03 to Bournemouth. Through services from Bristol to Bournemouth Carter in Backtrack writes that in the early 1950's there were a dozen sets of LSWR coaches in use, each consisting on BTK+CK+BTK. Set numbers in use were: 343 (last photo I have seen is 6th June 1953) 348 (last photo 30th May 1955) 349,402/4/5/6/415/417/420/421/ 422 (last photo 14/5/55) - These all had Pullman gangways and all were withdrawn by the end of 1955. These also had a strengthening coach added in the summer service, which was, in the early 50s a Midland design coach. By 1950 Maunsell 59' sets start to appear, the first to be seen being 445-8 and then in 1953 sets 391-9 appear. By the mid 1950s those in the 445-8 left the S&D by about 1957 and sets 391/3 were withdrawn in 1958 Occasionally Collet and Hawksworth 3 coach sets were used on the 5.58am Bristol to Bournemouth. You would need to look at photos for specific coach numbers. It is reported a GW B (BE+BC) set ran on the Bath to Templecombe service after 1958 During the winter service of 1958 Bulleid 59' sets 963 to 972 started to appear as the earlier coaches were withdrawn. Later still southern sets comprising on Mk1 coaches also appeared (I do not have the set numbers to hand) - In 1960 these moved away due to needs elswhere and then returned in 1961 apart from 973, which was withdrawn. Several were withdrawn in 1963 and the remainder had moved elsewhere by Mid 1964. From then till closure the Southern region supplied 2 series of 3 coach stock. One of L sets (64' Bulleid coaches) and K sets made up of Mk1 coaches. K 534, 557, 572 and L sets 816, 851, 860. I am sure others will be able to supply more information on the sets on the branch and through trains. Hope this is usefull. Duncan For the southern coaches you would do well to consult the Oakwood press or OPC books on southern coaches for specific coach numbers. For modelling purposes you then also need to consider, especially with the 59' Bullied sets when you are looking at as fairly quickly in their time on the line they started to get strengthening ribs running vertically down the coaches.

There was an article in a Backtrack a few years ago on coaches which was very comprehensive on the main sets used in the years from 1948 to closure. That would be the best option,although I am sure we could all chip in with the set numbers most frequently used. So as your starter for 10 Local trains from Bath to Bristol - usually a GW B set or midland 2 set, The 7.01 departure had either a Maunsell or Bullied 3 set to get a set of coaches to Bristol for the 9.03 to Bournemouth. Through services from Bristol to Bournemouth Early 1950s LSWR 3 coach sets eg 421 and 348 being examples being replaced by Maunsell 3 coahc sets in the series of 390 to 399. These also had a strengthening coach added in the summer service, which was, in the early 50s a Midland design coach. Occasionally Collet and Hawksworth 3 coach sets were used on the 5.58am Bristol to Bournemouth. You would need to look at photos for specific coach numbers. During the winter service of 1958 Bulleid 59' sets 963 to 972 started to appear as the earlier coaches were withdrawn. Later still southern sets comprising on Mk1 coaches also appeared (I do not have the set numbers to hand) For the southern coaches you would do well to consult the Oakwood press or OPC books on southern coaches for specific coach numbers. For modelling purposes you then also need to consider, especially with the 59' Bulleid sets when you are looking at as fairly quickly in their time on the line they started to get strengthening ribs running vertically down the coaches. Hope this helps Duncan

Have we seen this one of Ernie's of Hawick shed before being rebuilt?

I will try to finish off the signal box this month. I have got most of the front elevation finished and just needed to do the stairs. Then the other elevations are more straightforward. I have not yet looked at though the shelter and brick building on the Up platform or the road bridge. Glad you liked the photos of the different angles of the station. Duncan

Not directly related to the cremery siding, but have you seen the drawings of the main building on the S&D trust gallery on Bailey Gate. The signal box is currently being worked on?

On the one hand what a sad document, on the other, what a fantastic record for modellers. Are the measurements width, lenght and height? Duncan

Its tied in with the absence of washing facilities I understand. Its a shame becuase you could pull in, dash off the loco for a quick pit stop and be back on in time to depart

I came across this new image on Railscot of Hassendean taken in 1975, the track may be gone but you still get a feel for the place http://www.railbrit.co.uk/imageenlarge/imagecomplete2.php?id=35282 Kind regards Duncan

Thanks for the photos Chris, interesting to see how it is now.

Morning all, am I right in my thoughts this My linkis at Easkbank and Dalkeith? kind regards Duncan